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The Heurich House Museum’s Castle Garden has opened “in a new, socially distant format.”

Published July 8, 2020 at 11:10AM

1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW

“The Heurich House Museum’s historic Castle Garden opened on Tuesday, June 30th, in a new, socially distant format. [The museum itself still remains closed for now.]

Visitors can reserve a garden “pod” to enjoy the summer weather, hang out with friends, or use our free WiFi to get some work done. The garden will be open by reservation only every Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 5pm.

A pod is a specific area of mowed lawn in the garden designated for your group only – we have measured them out so they are at least 6 feet from other pods and the common walkway. Some pods contain shade and some are in full sun. Size varies, with some pods accommodating up to 4 visitors, while others are large enough for 6 (refer to pod map below).

Reservations are available in 2 shifts: 11am-2pm and 2pm-5pm. Guests are welcome to reserve multiple shifts.

FAQs (more…)

#coronaville

Society of the Cincinnati appears to have removed their George Washington Statue from Mass. Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 2, 2020 at 2:45PM

Thanks to Randall for sending: “I don’t know when it was removed, but they did a very good job of hiding the evidence.” The Society of the Cincinnati’s website says:

“The Society of the Cincinnati is the nation’s oldest patriotic organization, founded in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army and their French counterparts who served together in the American Revolution. (more…)

Today in Hawks around Town – Turtle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 1, 2020 at 11:15AM

Thanks to S. for sending from Dupont yesterday: “Just hanging out on a row house step with a piece of lettuce…”

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

#Hawks around Town

Beefsteak has closed in Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 1, 2020 at 9:45AM

Thanks to Parker for sending:

“The Beefsteak in Dupont Circle has closed and looks they’ve moved everything/one to the foggy bottom location.” (more…)

Chopt has permanently closed their Dupont Circle location

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 30, 2020 at 11:15AM

1300 Connecticut Ave, NW via google maps

Thanks to Scott for sending word about Chopt closing in Dupont: (more…)

“home made baklava is bomb”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 29, 2020 at 11:45AM

21st and P Street, NW by Jeff Rueckgauer

Thanks to Eric James for the update:

“P Street’s DC Cafe N Grill is indeed open now and is actually still the same owner but the place has been totally renovated and cleaned to similar standards as other middle eastern places, same yummy food, envious outdoor patio, home made baklava is bomb”

Today’s Rental was chosen for the patio

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 26, 2020 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 1743 P Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

Colorful Crosswalk at 17th and P Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 26, 2020 at 1:45PM | Updated June 26, 2020 at 2:57PM

Photo by Bradley Lautenbach

Thanks to all how messaged us the new crosswalk at 17th and P Street, NW in Dupont Circle. (more…)

Now that we learned why we can’t turn right on some corners at midnight, what’s going on here?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 25, 2020 at 9:15AM

Thanks to pithypants for sending from 21st and N Street, NW:

“Spotted on this morning’s walk. In front of a house, not a restaurant or hotel. I have questions.”

You can learn why you can’t turn right on some corners here.

Dear God, Eighteenth Street Lounge is Closing after 25 Years

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 22, 2020 at 2:15PM

1212 18th Street, NW

From Facebook:

“Statement on the closure of Eighteenth Street Lounge after 25 Years

Washington, D.C., has been the home of Eighteenth Street Lounge for the past 25 years, and I have had the great fortune to deliver unique nightlife experiences in a city that I love. The well-being of our patrons, and staff has always been a leading priority for the ESL team, and given the current uncertainty of when we can welcome patrons back safely, we have decided to close the space indefinitely. (more…)